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Paul Tipene
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Took part in the armed robbery of the Avondale BNZ in December 1999
Had amassed some 111 convictions since turning 17, and of those, 25 are burglary related and 59 are other dishonesty offences. He has also been imprisoned for assault and has an extensive Youth Court history.
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Elder Browne
John Koteka
Joseph Balle
none known
Born 1978
unknown, previously residing in Auckland
Sentenced to seven years in August 2001
Later changed to six years on appeal
Also given cumulative 1 month and 6 months sentences
Due for a parole hearing May 2007
Statutory Release Date August 2007
Sentence End Date November 2007
Background
NZ Herald story here
Court of appeal decision here
Described by a sentencing judge as a professional criminal
In March 2006 Tipene telephoned Auckland Police about a bomb threat saying that a bomb was due to go off at Waikeria Prison a matter of moments after the call was received. This resulted in many people being evacuated from the prison and had caused significant expense and inconvenience to a huge number of people. He was paroled in respect of his Final Release Date but subsequently recalled after he left his address without permission, failed to report and reoffended again. He has incurred numerous misconducts and became IDU 1 to 3 from August to October 2006.
